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Industrial accidents and injuries account for over 1,000 deaths every year.

Today, more than 7 million people in the United States work in the Construction Industry. In an industry that requires workers to work in potentially dangerous environment and hazardous industrial worksites, it is no surprise that thousands of accidents occur each year. Industrial accidents and injuries account for over 1,000 deaths every year due to serious safety issues on industrial and construction sites.

Have you or a loved one been injured in an Industrial Accident?

A New York industrial Accident Lawyers can assist you in recovering compensation for your injuries. Contact a New York industrial Accident Lawyers today!

With as many as 600,000 construction companies - large and small - in the United States, employing more than 1.5 million industrial construction workers, regulation of formal safety and health programs are limited. Hazardous environments and the failure to follow proper safety regulations has resulted in thousands of injuries and fatalities. It is estimated that an average of 1,000 construction workers are killed in industrial site accidents while working each year.

What are some common types of Industrial Accidents?

The most common industrial accident on a construction site are falls. Other accidents that often occur are:
  • Ladder Accidents
  • Crane Accidents
  • Scaffolding Accidents
  • Gas Exposure
  • Fallen Objects
  • Defective Machinery
  • Spills
  • Explosions
  • Electrocutions
  • Elevator accidents
  • Power press injuries
  • Faulty conveyor belts
  • Printing press injuries
  • Fires and explosions
  • Refinery accidents
  • Forklift injuries
  • Toxic exposure
  • Maritime accidents
  • Mine and tunnel accidents

Where do Industrial Accidents most often take place?

New York industrial accidents are likely to occur whereever heavy machinery or equipment is being used. Plants, factories, mills, refineries, warehouses and ships are often the location of such industrial accidents because of the type of work being done and the equipment that is being used. Accidents in the construction, metals, oil, and other industrial industries is most commonly linked to industrial accidents. Such industrial sites, including construction work sites, are usually dangerous and require safety concerns to be met immediately. All too often, however, industrial safety laws are neglected and as a result workers and other individuals can be injured or killed.

Construction accidents happen in a split second and often occur due to a spectrum of factors. Cranes may collaps, equipment operators may be negligent of safety issues and chemical explosions have injured thousands, severely and fatally.

Who can help if an Industrial Accident occurs?

Industrial accidents on work sites are complex and determining who is at fault is critical. That is why it is important to know your rights. You are entitled to be compensated if you have been injured at an industrial accident site.

Legal Help for Industrial Accident Victims

If you, a family member or friend have suffered a serious injury from an industrial accident, contact the New York industrial Accident Lawyers at Finz & Finz, P.C. for a Free Case Evaluation or call (888) FINZ-FIRM.

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Industrial Accident News

Worker Death Prompts OSHA Inspection, Citations

Apr 9, 2008 | Staff | Occupational Health & Safety
Yesterday, OSHA proposed a total of $119,500 in fines against Con-Way Freight Inc., an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based delivery carrier, for alleged willful, repeat, and serious safety violations following an inspection at the company's Manchester, N.H., service center...
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Industrial accident investigations continue

Apr 2, 2008 | ALISON LANGLEY | The Niagara Falls Review
The Ontario Ministry of Labour continues to investigate a recent industrial accident that sent a carpenter to hospital with serious injuries...
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Cave-in deaths ruled accidental

Mar 25, 2008 | VALERIE WELLS | Hattiesburg American
The deaths of three workers in a cave-in Friday were accidental, Forrest County Coroner Butch Benedict said Monday. Benedict said autopsies indicated the men died of suffocation...
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